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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23
FOWLS ON HI FARM.

An English authority, in relation
to keeping poultry on farms objects
to the management there. The same
will apply to many farms in the
United States. Too many fowls are
kept in one flock, and little atten-
ton is given to the plain require
ments necessary to success in the
way of feeding, care, shelter, etc.
The gist of the whole argument is
below:
The way in which fowls are gen.
orally kept on farms is not condu-
Give to success, as they are allowed
all to run together, and roost in any
shed or house, whether suitable or
otherwise. not wanted for other pur-
poses. This is a mistaken system,
as it is much better to divide them
into focks of fifty to 100 each and
place them in different parts of the
farm. The reason why fowls pay
better in this way can only be attri-
buted to the greater purity of atmos-
phcre in the westinghouse when
few are kept, but whatever is the
cause it is a fact that more eggs are
laid, the fowls thrive better and
there is less risk Of disease. The
house can be built of wood, made
roughly and cheaply, but yet COM
Portable for the birds, and can also
be placed upon wheels, so as to be
easily moved from place to place.
We have see a capital plan adopt
ed with great success, namely, giving
the fowls fresh runs every year, and
growing crops on the land last used
by them. In one instance where
this has been tried vegetables are
grown, with the result that the crops
are very heavy indeed, and disease
has been unknown. We do not see
why grain or roots could not be
made to follow in the same way, and
it may be that some day poultry
will form one of the series in the
rotation of crops. By this means
the land would get we'll manfred by
the fowls, and before being again
used for them would be sweetened
by the crops grown thereon. In
this way thousands of fowls could
be kept in every district, to the
direct advantage Of the producer
and to the indirect benefit Of the
people generally.
It may not be generally known
that fowls do little or no harm to
growing crops in one respect, and
good in another, as they clear the
ground of slugs and worms, and if
the plants are four to six inches above
the ground they do not peck at
them. Not long ago a farmer told
US that he allows the hens to wan
der all over the root crops, as soon
as the plants are four or five inches
above the ground, and found
them to do the least harm.-Fdrm,
Field and StOckmdn.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23

The production Of bituminous
coal in 1886 was 1900, 900 tons,
against 65,OOO,O 600 tons in 1885.
Total bituminous and anthracite
mined in 1886 was 49, 900, 600 tons,
against 92,0OO,O0O tons in 1885.
"A gross of steel pens, formerly
costing $35, may now be produced
for eight cents. The cost of making
gold chains has been reduced to an
eighth Of what it was. These illus
trations show the diminished cost
of production in metal work.
An artesian we'll in St. Angus
tine is twelve inches in diameter,
and is the largest artesian we'll in
the world. 1t is flowing at the rate
of 100000 gallons in twenty-four
hours. The we'll is now 76O feet
below the surface, and is being deep
ened every day
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23
North British Agriculturist

The North British Agriculturist
publishes a calculation of the egg
trade of the United Kingdom which
is replete with interesting figures.
The number of fowls is set down at
25,O0O,OOO, and after allowing for
male birds, chickens and s~itters, it
is estimated that there are 100000
laying hens, producing soc, 1000, 900
eggs per year, allowing 100 eggs to
each. This will allew two dozen
eggs per year per capita to the pop
ulation of 25,OOO,OOO people. But
this is not the only source of supply
as about 1000, 900 900 eggs are i'm
ported from abroad. The imported
and domestic egg supplies weigh
about 1900 tons, and at a penny
each represent a value of $685.
$50.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23

b6rThe above form, with slight
notifications, will answer for the
organization of County Clubs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23
FARMERS CLUB.
Form of Constitution and Bylaws.
CONSTITUTION.

CONSTITUTION.
This club shall be known as the
Farmers Club Town
ship. It's object shall be to improve
the condition Of the farmers and
promote the cause of Agriculture.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-02-23

Every member should feel it his
duty to advance the interests of his
fellow members, and of his brother
farmers, giving such aid and council
as they may seek, when in his
power to do SO.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Cardinal Gibbons on the Constitution.

Says the New York Sun: Cardinal Glib.
DonS laid the corner stone of new church
(St. Jcromc's) in South Baltimore this after
noon. Ills EmincnCc was assisted in the
ceremonies by Mgrc. McColgan, vicar gen
cral OF the diocese, and the Rev DR.. John
5. Foley. After the work had been blessed
the Cardinal preached a sermon to the i'm
mensc throng of people who had gathered
10 take part III or witness the ceremonies
His subject was: "TLc ovcr-ruling vroyi-
dcncc OF God and the government Of the
physical and moral world" Among other
things he said:
1--WE should recognize the hand Of God
not only in the government Of tue physical
universe, but also in the moral government
OF the world. Complaints have sometimes
been made in certain quarters that the name
OF Goa docs not occur in the Constitution
OF the United States, and attempts have
been made to have that hallOWcd name in
serted in the charter of our liberties But
we need not be Ovcr-anXiOus to have this
name written in the Constitution 50 long as
1t Is inscribed in the hearts of our people.
ana especially OF our rulers. | would
rather sail under the guidance Of an eXpc-
rlenccd captain than put my trust in The
ngurehcad at the PROV Of the ship and so
long as our rulers recognize the controlling
influence of Providence in the government
OF the snip OF State, VIC need not inSClihC
the name on the PROV of the vessel But
II the trainers of the Constitution did not
insert the name Of God in that instrument,
they nevertheless had devOut faith in the
guidance OF a experimenting Providence
by whom kings reign and lawgivcrs give
us Just things"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Treasure In "a Cayo.

While making excavations recently
near Talladega, Alabama, some pros
pectors discovered large opening in
the hillside resembling cave. Upon
examination an immense underground
passage leading towards the city was dis
covered. The party procured torches
and continued their explorations, going
as far as mile underground. They de-
scribe the opening as about three feet
wide by six feet high. When about a
quarter of milo from tho entrance they
discovered tho skeleton of human
being, an old rusty tin box, part of a
hammer, an old piece Of n saw, several
parts OF different kinds of weapons, and
seventy $50 gold pieces tied up in q
leather sack. This cave or underground
passage is thought to have been the rem
dezYous Of gang of desporndoes during
tho lete war,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
a Battle with n Monster Snake.

Richard Eagicston, residing in the towr
Of Ticnna, Wis, had thrilling cxpcricnr,
with large spotted adder, which w0ulc
have proven fatal had rot - stance ar
rived
Eagleston is an old man, so years of apC
and paralyZcd on one side. lie was drivinp
near his farm, accompanied by his daugh
ter, when he saw in front Of him, cOiIcd
up in the roadway, large spotted addcr
which as the team advanced gvinccd no
disposition to move aside. Eaglcston was
afraid to drive over it lest his horses might
receive poisonous wounds, and therefore
alighted to drive it away. AS he ap
preached the VenOmOus creature it became
very angry, and, darting forward viciously,
In tWinkling cntwinCd itself spiralIy
around the old and almost helpless man.
1t dartcd its fangs into its victims trousers
leg, but fortunately did not reach the flesh
The terrified daughter, fearing to attack
The monster herself, quickly hastcncd away
and gave the alarm at the nearest farm
house.
Several men Immediately ran to the res
cue, and after severe struggle, in which
the snake fought desperately, succeeded in
killing the creature and releasing the old
man, whose face was purple from the con
stantly Tightening folds of the monster
Besides aching bones from the terrible
pressure to which they had been subjected
the old man sustained q severe ncrvou<
shock, but he will probably recover, Thc
snake measured q triflc over eight feet in
length and was fully three inches in diam.
eter where its body reached the lurrr,i
sweil.-ShetbyctIe Democrat.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06

'Early tomorrow morning I will
start out for day among the mount
ans. L will remain longer if can en-
duro tho obsonee from DoGiree. Good
night, Arnim."
He had scarce vanished when the
doctor uttered Il hollow groan. Sud
den and vivid rs the lightning's flash,
namcd mp in his soul the consciousness
that he loved Hortcnse's child. The
strong man fell upon his knees, and
buried his head in the cushions of his
armchair. Lost rs soon as foundr'
he sobbcd.
This night sleep was q stranger to his
eyes. lie paced restless through his
chamber until the morning gray-in
wild conflict with an ovcrmastering
passion.
Marianne had been right-his hour
had indeed come! Love so long dc.
laycd had invaded his life not like a
mild spring rain, but rather like wild
tempest ovcrthr0wing all in its path.
Ills heart was rent with anguish. WHY
had he lived, why did he still livcf
What should he do without the sun.
shine ditlusing warmth through his
house and through his whole cxistenoeP
a faint spark of hope still remained.
The thought that if the choice Law be-
tween him and Hilmar, Desiree might
decide for him. He recalled her crate.
full affection, her loving glances, her
ardent greetings, the condolences she
lntrustcd to him, the tone of voice in
which she said: - shall remain al.
ways with you."
Could she forget all thisp Could her
heart turn to this casual acquaintance,
this man Of whom she knew so littlo
good even from his own lips, who had
done nothing to win the treasure of her
love, who confessed that he had been
about to WOO another? Poor wrestler!
How little he knew the heart Of wom-
an! rs If it ever required time or noblo
deed to call forth its love! 1t comes,
and it is there! She loves-this is the
miracle. In nincty-nine cases out of q
hundred She scarce knows why.
With passionate ardor, Arnim sought
to recall from his reading, from his own
experience, examples of the devotion Of
q young girl to an elderly man-of
love that had sprung from gratitude.
All, could she but belong to him for
the rest of his life Never TO leave him
more! How he would bear the beloved
one on his hands She should live
where she wished. He would not bury
her youth and lovelincss within these
four narrow walls. When in the morn
ing twilight. he at last flung himself
exhausted upon his bed and slumbered,
in dreams he clasped his bcauteous
darling to his breast, and her sweet lips
whispered: Il remain always with
your
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lie drew nearer. Looking sideways
over her shoulder he met two round
bird-"ycS, fearless and yet cntrcating.
a ground-sparrOw was feeding her
young while her mate looked ON from
bush near by.
"Why do you think this little brood
80 happy?" he whispered, in French.
"Bccausc they have q homc-a fathel
and mother"
Something in the voice and glance of
the young girl moved him deeply.
care you not sheltered here as in
your fathers houScP' he asked.
"Ccrtainly. But it is Il rrfucc-no
homo. Still | am more than grateful.
Now let us observe this little family.
The mothcr-bird gazcs ut you as if she
would say: i know you will DO me no
harm.'"
'Ihat is because | am with vou."
said USsikow.
80 no! Children and animals have
an instinct in these things. 1t is be-
cause you are good man, and would
not harm any living creature"
''Do You really think ne good?"
Sh" looked at him with dilatcd ewes,
and said, simply: "You arc q friend
of Arnim Elbihal."
''l}ut it is the nature of man to law
low all that stands in the path Of his
ambition and his Dreams" "
'llc lays low only to build up anew"
said Dcsircc
"iloW many Il little nest is DESTROYED
by man" hand--how many u home full
of peace and joy. Ask the mothers
they will tell YOU it is SO. A stranger
enters the united family circle, the
heart of the daughter. the precious,
carefully guarded Jewel Of the house,
inrlinrS to him love rcnds it from
father and mothrr-1hc domestic hap
plncSS has an cnd. The beloved child
goes forth with the stranger in fulfill
mcnt of the command of Holy Writ:
'lhou shalt forSaEc father and mother
and clcvc unto thy husband.'
"A, shuddcr passed over the Young
glri torm-shc tremblrd ike the snt5--
ling in sudden gust of wind. Then
she said, calmly:
"Ihis must be 80 if love is what |
imagine il"
"W hat does Papillon know of lovcP"
asked 'lilmar, gravcly, his dark cvus
seeking TO fathom the lovely face before
him.
'Nly mother had an old book about
love. 1t WAS written by Constance
Nalm, n Princess whose father lived Mt
'H' court Of poor Louis XVI. and his
beautiful Ant"incttr. She calls love
the fever OF the soul, and passion its
dcllrilm. She declares also that the
experiences Of n woman in this most
important chapter of her life can be
understood only by womrn."
81 know this book. II once fell
INTO my hands and read it through.
1t is beautiful and noble, but its ideas cf
love are French IDEAS"
" Is not love love everywhere. and
Just the Samc?" asked Drsirrc. Then.
slowly turning from the nest, she
passed on with light steps. Hilmar
remained at her side gazing down at
the bowed head, with glowing forehead
and throbbing heart
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06

your headache. We must not miss
our Joyous sunbeam from the breakfast
table. Who knows how much may
'oon need its cheer?"
Hilmar accompanied the doctor to
mis- study. Scarce had the door closed
behind them, when he said, nervously,
but in a S strangely repressed voice:
"Forgive me, old fellow, but this
must go on no longer! / must leave
you. Send me wherever you will, only
away from here-,the further the better.
Let me be perfectly frank with you.
have deceived myself. Marianne is tho
most excellent of women, but we are
not suited to each other. And then 1
will confess to you that my heart has
been stolen for al time. Arnim, love
the sweet creature who calls you uncle.
Give me permission to win her."
The doctor started. Gazing at his
friend with diluted eyes, he stammered:
"Thc child--you drcamr'
"Shc is no child, but the most en-.
chanting woman God ever created for
the happiness of man."
"And do you believe that Desiree"
Il believe nothing as yet, but
hope" intcrposcd Hilniar, with impas-
stoned accents. "Allow mo to speak
with her."
"for Gods sake, not now! Leave
me time to accustom myself to the
thought that her youth and lovclincss
may no more brighten my home. To-
morrow | shall be calm."
"And YOU do not dcspisc me for Civ
ing up Mariannc?'
mo, no" said the doctor, with a
Shrill laugh. "You two could never be
happy in marriage. Fortunately she
suspects nothing of this absurd plan
between us. Now leave me. To-mor-
row we will talk things over l will
speak with DcSircc myself Until this
happens, promise that you will not ex-
change word with her. Your hand
upon it,"
llilmar pressed the doctors hand.
Upon leaving, he said:
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TO BE CONTINUFD.l
"NVhat IL Woman's NVorth"l

Asked fair damscl of a crusty old bach.
clor. He did not know, so she said: "W
O. man" double you, 0 mani. But a
woman feels worth little If disease has in.
vadCd her system and is daily sappng her
strength. For all female weakncsses, DR..
r. Y. PicrCcs "Favoritc Prescription
stands unrivalcd. 1t cures the complaint
and builds up the system. Send 10 cents
in stamps for pamphlet to Worlds Dispcn.
Eary Medical Association, G63 Main street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Competition in Trade.

Ono company i'll Now York is attracting
purchasers for pianos by Offering to give
lessons on the instrument to each pur-
chaser. In the watch trade at least ono
company is selling watches on instalments
in such way that each watch is sold for
cash at good profit without risk and
under very low expenses. This is done
by Inducing citizens to get up clubs of
such size that each weeks instnlmonts
pay fer watch, and one member GETS
ono every week. The man who csfnb-
fishes the club also gets watch for his
trouble.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Liver, Blood. and A-llnms.

If you feel diil, drowsy, dcbiltated, havo
on face or body, frequent headache or dizzi.
ncGs, bad tasto in mouth, internal hcnt ,r
and gloomy ,torcbodings, irregular appetite,
ana c0ntcd tongue, you are suffering from
Aivcr,. or "BiIiousncss.', In many
eases only part Of these symptoms are expe.
r!cncGd: AS a remedy for all such cesce.
Dr. Piercc's GOIdCn Medical DisS
cOycry is unsurpassed.
For Wcalt Hunga, Splitting OF
HfOOd, ShOrtHCSg Of BgrCatIs. ESrona
cMitig, Asthma, Severe Coughs, ana
kindred affections, it is an efficient REMEDY.
BOTTLES for $500. JAN
Send ten cents in stamps for Dr. Pierce's
book on Consumption. Address,
ciasion, GG3 Main Street, BUFFALO, Ny.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06

The New York State Democratic Con.
vention nominated Frederick Cook 10y nc.
clamation for Secretary of State, Edwar,
Wcmplc for Comptroller, Lawrence j
fitzgerald for State Treasurer, and ,.has
e. Tabcr for Attorney General. The iickc,
was completed by the nomination of John
Bogert for State Engineer and Surveyor,
and the convention Adjourned.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Pianos and Organs.

All Of tho best makes. $25 cash and
balance November l, at spot cash prices
on Piano. $40 cash and balance No
vomber ], at spot cash prices on an
Organ. Delivered, freight free, at your
nearest depot. Fifteen days test trial
eud freight both ways if not satisfactory,
Write for circulars.
N. w. TRUMP,
Columbia, s. O.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06

"As you have read the Princess
Salm'S book, You must know her
taNoritc Song-thc one she learned
from her mothcr,' he said. at OK
presses infinite yearnings in u few
simple words"
Yes, and l know the melody.
Mamma taught it to me-" And, lightly
as a bird, she warblcd the first two
lines:
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1887-10-06
Tishnbcc, Ala, May 1, 1856.
a SHERIFF. SEED
~ ItoA'COhBE, uR.,
Sheriff Of Haralson county, Ga,

All who desire fun Information about the
cause 9nd cure Of BLOOD POisons, Scrofula and
%croiuloE% swcliing>, Ulcers sores, Eheumo
1lSiil, klinry tomplantS, Catarrh, etc can
SCcuFG IE man iI"c, Il copy our 81 page Illus.
tl1tcH look OF ""nd"rS, filled with the most
wonderful and startling proof ever before
NhoWh. address, BhCOD BALM CO..
10
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a Masquer0dcr.

TO the beach when he came
All our hearts grew ailamc,
For he was an Apollo in feature;
And the gliding Of birth
Brightly crowned all bis worth,
And we vowed him an elegant creature.
But alas! for the spell
From the gildcd mark fell
From our noble guest, handsome and witty
And we lcalnel with chagrin
We were all taken in
by vcndcr of fruit from the city.
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CONSUMPTEahN

which is ScroGula OF tho Lungs, is ar
rested and cured by this remedy. if taken be-
From it's marvellous power over this tcrribiy
fatal disease, when first Offering this now
thought. seriously of calling It his @COn.
SUMPTION Gure,' but abandoned that
from it's wonderful combination OF tonic, or
strengthening, Alternative, or bloOd-clcnnsing,
antl-D bilious. pCGtOral, nud nutritivo proper
ties, is unCqualCd, not only ia Il remedy for
consumption, but for all Chronic Dis.
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S'E31a
CURES ALI, MUNTOF2R.

from q common Blotch, or Esruptson.
e srd1. tho worst Scr3fuia,, salt rhouni,
Skin, in short, Ill diseases caused by bad ID
blood arc CONQUERED by this powerful, pnri-
Tying, and invigorating medicine. Grent
nign influence. Especially has it manifested
its potency In curing Tcttcr, lose Rash.
ulous Sores and SweIIings, Mip.
Joint Disense, White SWeiIinEs,
GEitrS, or thick Neck, and Enlarged
STANDS. Send ten cents in stamps for n
largo treatise, with colored plates, on Skin
DlSG&ses or the same amount for q treatise
on ScrOfulous Affections.
~" EREE BLOOD rs THE LKEE,,s
Thoroughly cleanse it by using Dr. Piorce,s
G0lden Medical Discovery, and rood
dtgestion fair skin, buOyamt Spir.
ITS, and vital strength, will be established
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PRIVATE BOARDING.

ON THE FIRST OF OCTOBER. tho
undersigned will open
FIRST CLASS BOARDING HOUSE,
IN Charlcston, for the accommodation Of
both transient and Permanent Boardcrs
Iho Building, located on the northeast
corner OF Wentworth and Glebo streets,
ls conveniently near the business portion
OF King street, yet free from tho noise
OF the thoroughfarcs. 1t is within easy
reach from tie Academy of Music and
from Churches Of all tho different de-
nominations.
Tho house has been thoroughly re-
pared, and fitted up in good style with
new furniture and fixtures.
Terms reasonable.
For further information address
Mrs. e. f.. HASELL,
or Miss S. S. EDWARDS,
LII Charleston, S. G.
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One Lived, the Other Died

A woman formerly our slave is now
our cook. About eighteen months AGO
| she became sickly and had o cough and
was confined to bed, and it was Thought
that she had consumption. The treat
ment by physicians failed to give relief.
In Deccmber, 1884, node or knot the
SIZE OF goose egg formed just above
| tho pit of tho stomach, which, when
| lanccd, discharged matter for eight or
| nine months. One of these also formed
| under her arm, and three on her back.
| which discharged matter for consider
able time. For six months Of this time
sho confined to the house, and most of
tho timo i'll bed. Tho stomach often re-
fused food, by rejecting what she had
eaten. She used a great deal of medi-
cine, but failed to be cured. 1 bought
one bottle of your B. b. b. (mado in
Atlanta, Ga.) and gave it to her and she
commenced to improve. then bought
and gave her thrco bottles moro, and she
continued to improve, and in two
months time her cough had ceased, her
constitution strengthened, appetite and
digestion good, all discharges ceased,
nodes or knots disappeared and she went
to work apparently healthy and fattcncd
| up greatly.
| IAiS woman nau married sister of
near the same age who was affected in
precisely the Same way and about the
same time. The had modes or knots on
pit of her stomach, back, etc. Sho did
not take any b. 3, b. and the node on
her stomach ate through to the cavity.
S'lO continued on ihe decline and wasted
away, end finally died.
| These were two terrible cases of blood
polaon-ono used b. b. b. and was
speedily cured-tho ether did not use it
and died. it is most asaurcaly a most
Wonderful blood purifier. l refer to
merchants Of this town. Yours truly,
| w. II. RoDINsoN.
Tishabce, Ala, May /, 1856.
a SHERIFF. RELEASED.
| Fora period of sixteen years I have
| been afflicted with catarrh of the head
which beflled the use of all medicines
used. Seeing the advertisement of B.
Is. T., purchased and used six or seven
bottles, and although used irreeularlv
have received great relief, and recon-
mend it as o good blood purifier.
LSigncdl j. X. HoLCoMBE, JR.,
Sheriff Of Haralson county, Ga.